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For all the golfers.... a question

In the light of Tiger firing his caddy, certain questions came up for me when hearing the back and forth between some sports writers. What is the function of a caddy besides carrying clubs? What is the importance of the caddy? I mean they were saying this guy was the greatest caddy ever and at that point I knew I did know understand the responsibilities of this particular position.

... What is the function of a caddy besides carrying clubs? What is the importance of the caddy? I mean they were saying this guy was the greatest caddy ever and at that point I knew I did know understand the responsibilities of this particular position ...

He carried them clubs like a MFer ... never seen him drop 1, even in the rain

I caddy has multiple uses........... A professional caddy studies the course before each tournament and knows the game of golf just as much as the player. He helps make decisions in regards to club type, approach, hidden hazards or trouble spots on the course.

dude - ever heard of Bing or Google? ... or you just need someone to chat w/ ?

You know that gets suggested a lpt (Google is your friend) but those engines cannot replace the description of first hand experience and yes I prefer human interaction or what passes for it.
If you see Dodge's description that is what I came up with when doing a search but this question remains...."then why ain't that mufuggaah golfing?" can I Google the answer to that?

You know that gets suggested a lpt (Google is your friend) but those engines cannot replace the description of first hand experience and yes I prefer human interaction or what passes for it.
If you see Dodge's description that is what I came up with when doing a search but this question remains...."then why ain't that mufuggaah golfing?" can I Google the answer to that?

Yes you can Google that ...

... and damn, I really do need to limit my online interaction with you - I'm starting to feel stupid just replying

In the light of Tiger firing his caddy, certain questions came up for me when hearing the back and forth between some sports writers. What is the function of a caddy besides carrying clubs? What is the importance of the caddy? I mean they were saying this guy was the greatest caddy ever and at that point I knew I did know understand the responsibilities of this particular position.

Also what are your opinions on the firing?

A good caddy is also an on-course advisor (almost like a coach). He knows the course and his player's game and can suggest club and shot choices (two heads or sets of eyes are sometimes better than one)......JMJ

A good caddy is also an on-course advisor (almost like a coach). He knows the course and his player's game and can suggest club and shot choices (two heads or sets of eyes are sometimes better than one)......JMJ

Thanx for a very comprehensive explanation appreciate that! What was being said makes so much more sense

Think of the most difficult thing you have to do - ever. Now, think of doing it the entire 4 hours with a person who knows you better than your own wife. Who knows all your tendencies, all your cares and concerns. When people attempt to interrupt/heckle/distract/impede you, he steps in and deflects all nonsense. When you question your own choices and are in danger of being paralyzed within analysis, this reassuring presence supports you in right action. When pressure and stress start to dominate your performance, he brings you back to center, reminding you to play to your strengths and to not unravel. There's no second guessing, down to the 1/2 yard - he's minding all that for you. You think you should play a high cut into the swell? He either backs your play or cautions you against it. You think it's a two club wind in your face to carry the water to the green? He KNOWS exactly what to do. When it's all about one putt to win it all - and that putt is the difference between success and abject failure - and missing that putt could cost you $350,000...you have a second set of eyes to read the break, and that set of eyes isn't secretly envious of you or harbors ill judgment of you, or, in private, hates on you behind your back...so you can trust him when he sees that it breaks left just at the end so play it a cup to the right.

Imagine being able to do your business without having to do any calculation of any kind. Just going on feel...moving with the flow...it's someone else's job to know the score, who is in the lead, how many yards to carry that bunker, to get the phone number of that really bangin' golf groupie that's been in your gallery since the first tee...

The professional golf caddy is like Robin to Batman. Rochester to Jack Benny. Sometimes Ed Norton to Ralph Cramden or Bud Abbot to Lou Costello. It isn't just a guy carrying a bag. Steve Williams has been the looper (a nickname for a caddy, comes from the loop on a golf bag) of a long line of champions, from Ray Floyd to Greg Norman on up through Tiger Woods. He has been the caddy for the two men who held the #1 spot in the world for their entire reigns. What he does for a golfer with his frickin' aura - just standing there, keeping his mouth shut - is more than a guy could do for himself with 16hrs of daily practice.

To fire that guy - and do so without notice...shit, that takes some gumption.

Think of the most difficult thing you have to do - ever. Now, think of doing it the entire 4 hours with a person who knows you better than your own wife. Who knows all your tendencies, all your cares and concerns. When people attempt to interrupt/heckle/distract/impede you, he steps in and deflects all nonsense. When you question your own choices and are in danger of being paralyzed within analysis, this reassuring presence supports you in right action. When pressure and stress start to dominate your performance, he brings you back to center, reminding you to play to your strengths and to not unravel. There's no second guessing, down to the 1/2 yard - he's minding all that for you. You think you should play a high cut into the swell? He either backs your play or cautions you against it. You think it's a two club wind in your face to carry the water to the green? He KNOWS exactly what to do. When it's all about one putt to win it all - and that putt is the difference between success and abject failure - and missing that putt could cost you $350,000...you have a second set of eyes to read the break, and that set of eyes isn't secretly envious of you or harbors ill judgment of you, or, in private, hates on you behind your back...so you can trust him when he sees that it breaks left just at the end so play it a cup to the right.

Imagine being able to do your business without having to do any calculation of any kind. Just going on feel...moving with the flow...it's someone else's job to know the score, who is in the lead, how many yards to carry that bunker, to get the phone number of that really bangin' golf groupie that's been in your gallery since the first tee...

The professional golf caddy is like Robin to Batman. Rochester to Jack Benny. Sometimes Ed Norton to Ralph Cramden or Bud Abbot to Lou Costello. It isn't just a guy carrying a bag. Steve Williams has been the looper (a nickname for a caddy, comes from the loop on a golf bag) of a long line of champions, from Ray Floyd to Greg Norman on up through Tiger Woods. He has been the caddy for the two men who held the #1 spot in the world for their entire reigns. What he does for a golfer with his frickin' aura - just standing there, keeping his mouth shut - is more than a guy could do for himself with 16hrs of daily practice.

To fire that guy - and do so without notice...shit, that takes some gumption.

Even for an amateur golfer like myself, having the chance to play with a caddy a couple of times this summer (they are assigned to you in Thailand), I found it to be really helpful to have someone advising you before every shot and taking care of your equipment after it- so that you can focus on the next one. In my case, not knowing the course well, the caddy told me where to aim, what club to use, where the water was (I usually found it anyway). Also can't discount the benefit of having someone stand over you with an umbrella while you're trying to read a putt in 95 degree heat.

Even for an amateur golfer like myself, having the chance to play with a caddy a couple of times this summer (they are assigned to you in Thailand), I found it to be really helpful to have someone advising you before every shot and taking care of your equipment after it- so that you can focus on the next one. In my case, not knowing the course well, the caddy told me where to aim, what club to use, where the water was (I usually found it anyway). Also can't discount the benefit of having someone stand over you with an umbrella while you're trying to read a putt in 95 degree heat.

Support is worth it's weight in gold. Most folks could put a good swing or roll on the ball if they didn't have stress from being wrong in their mind. It's a big ol' wide world, and it's sometimes hard to decide where to stick it. A guy whose job it is to pick targets says, "Take a line toward that tree branch there." That's like being given a key to mental shackles. Playing with a caddy makes you a better golfer.